Klemm Kl 151
Klemm Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1942 · transport aircraft
The Klemm Kl 151 was a German all-wooden light transport and liaison aircraft designed as a substitute for the metal Bf 108 Taifun, conserving scarce aluminium during World War Two. First flown on 10 September 1942, only a single prototype was completed.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-wood Bf 108-style cabin monoplane with fixed undercarriage
- Wider, more forward-set wing than the Bf 108 it was designed to replace
- Argus inverted-V engine under a rounded cowling
The Kl 151 closely resembles the Bf 108 but has a noticeably wider wing set further forward on the fuselage, and entirely wooden construction visible in the surface finish.
Specifications
- The Klemm Kl 151 has a length of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
With German aluminium stocks under pressure, Klemm was tasked with producing a Bf 108-equivalent using only wood. The Kl 151 featured a widened and repositioned wing to accommodate extra fuel. Despite satisfactory performance, the Luftwaffe did not order the type into production.
Variants
One prototype only; no production variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service beyond manufacturer and evaluation flights.
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